After the operation is released from its HM plan, the operation completes at least six months of post-plan monitoring. During this time, the HM lead analyst coordinates the following:

• The tracking of any new reports that allege abuse, neglect, or exploitation or violations of minimum standards.
• Completion of a minimum of three unannounced inspections or visits.

If the HM developmental team determines that the operation continues to show progress during the first three months of post-plan monitoring, then unannounced inspections or visits are no longer required, but tracking new reports is still required for an additional three months.

If no serious concerns are identified during the second three-month period (that is, by the end of the six months), the HM developmental team holds a final HM assessment meeting.

Approval requirements for placing children into an operation on HM continue during post-plan monitoring. See 4211.6 Placements into Operations on Heightened Monitoring (HM).